On Islamic metaphysics, human freedom, and divine causality With Dr Koca

Is our destiny written, or do we write it ourselves?In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Özgür Koca joins me to explore one of the deepest and oldest questions in Islamic theology: the relationship between human free will and divine decree.We discuss how early Muslim thinkers grappled with this tension, examining the positions of the Mu‘tazilites—who emphasised God's justice and human responsibility—and the Ash‘arites, who prioritised God's absolute will and power. Dr Koca then introduces the mystical approach of Ibn Arabi, offering a powerful Sufi lens on "being" and causality.Together, we explore:– Can humans be judged fairly if everything is predestined?– Does asserting human freedom limit God’s omnipotence?– How do other religious traditions like Christianity and Judaism handle these questions?– What does neuroscience say about our ability to choose freely?This is a rich and accessible conversation for anyone interested in Islamic metaphysics, theology, philosophy, or the nature of human freedom in a divinely ordered universe.📌 Subscribe for more in-depth discussions on geopolitics, Islam, and emerging tech.🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming interviews.Visit us at: 🌐 www.kianistan.comSupport our sponsors: 💼 www.worldwidelistings.co.uk Follow Dr Ozgur Koca: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/...https://www.cambridge.org/core/elemen...